Applications are now open for the third edition of our Summer School on Blue-Green Biodiversity, a joint initiative by WSL (Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research) and Eawag (Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology).
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Summer School: Blue-green biodiversity. Research and practice at the interface of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems
Date: 24-29 August 2025
Location: Hotel Shima, Davos, Switzerland
Language: English
Cost: 700 CHF, which includes accommodation, meals, course materials, and excursions (*reduced fees for students based in low- and middle-income countries: 175 CHF)
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For the third time, we’re bringing together experts and participants to explore the links between aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. These two systems are closely interconnected, but they are often studied in isolation from each other. In our Summer School, we focus on the linkages between aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, as well as the interdependencies between ecological and social systems.
While focusing on Swiss habitats, our summer school will highlight how an integrated approach —incorporating the ecological, evolutionary, and social dimensions of blue and green ecosystems—benefits the conservation, maintenance, and restoration of biodiversity.
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Why join
An interdisciplinary program, from the ecology and evolution of blue-green ecosystems to ecosystem services and governance.
Field excursions in the Swiss Alps
Meet experts and colleagues to discuss state-of-the-art knowledge and practices.
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Speakers
Ariel Bergamini, Janine Bolliger, Kurt Bollmann, Robin Bretscher, Andreas Dietzel, Manuel Fischer, Cristian Gees, Catherine Graham, Anne Kempel, Dechen Lham, Blake Matthews, Marco Moretti, Anita Narwani, Dr. Jeanine Reutemann, Benedikt Schmidt, Danina Schmidt, Ross Schackleton, and Cornelia Twining
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Apply by 1 May.
The first two editions brought together outstanding students—curious, engaged, and with a wide range of backgrounds. We’re looking forward to welcoming a new cohort this year!
For more details, please visit https://biodiversitycenter.wsl.ch/en/events/detail/summer-school-blue-green-biodiversity-2025/
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